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Mr. Lester from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Just The Basics

Help me give my students basic classroom supplies to keep our special education classroom running.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lester's classroom raised $163

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My Project

I work in a low-income special education classroom, and we do not receive a budget for basic classroom supplies. We are always in need of basic supplies to keep our special education classroom running.

We need notebooks, pencil sharpener, white board, white board erasers, and protective case.

These supplies are really low in our special education classroom, and we would love to replenish them to kick start a brand new year in a special education classroom. These supplies would allow us to keep up our hands-on learning. Thank you for helping this dream happen.

Mr. Lester Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

15 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AFMAT Fully Automatic Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Auto in & Out, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener with Dotted Eyes, Robot Pencil Sharpener for Kids, Blue • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
ZoneFoker Case for iPad 10th Generation 10.9 inch 2022, Heavy Duty Shockproof Rugged Protective with Pencil Holder, 10.9" 10 Gen Translucent Cover with Kickstand for Kids, Clear Glitter • Amazon Business $17.19 1 $17.19
Oxford Spiral Notebook 12 Pack, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1 Subject Writing Journal, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, Color Assortment May Vary, 70 Lined Sheets (65205) • Amazon Business $16.04 1 $16.04
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $7.68 2 $15.36
MaxGear White Board with Stands, 16" x 12" Large Double-Sided Dry Erase Board for Kids, Desktop Tabletop Whiteboard Easel for Home, Office, School - Planning, Memo, to Do List • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Mr. Pen- Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser, 4 Pack, Blue & Orange, Washable Microfiber Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Eraser, White Board Eraser, White Board Erasers Dry Erase Eraser, Dry Board Eraser • Amazon Business $12.84 1 $12.84

Materials cost

$106.92

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.44

Total project goal

$162.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $162.96

1 Donor

-$81.48

Donations toward project cost

-$69.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.22

match offer

-$81.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.22

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 $0.00

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